Morgan Community College assesses student learning in each course with course-level outcomes; in programs through program-level outcomes; and as an institution through general student learning outcomes. Every student who leaves MCC with a certificate or degree will have been evaluated by faculty on student progress toward our General Student Learning Outcomes (GSLO’s). These outcomes are as follows:
Communication
On completion of their course of studies, successful students should be able to:
- Construct effective written communication that conveys accurate, concise and complete information to a specific target audience while observing the conventions of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling.
- Construct and deliver a clear, well-organized, verbal presentation.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize oral, written and listening skills to effectively interact with others.
Critical Inquiry
On completion of their course of studies, successful students should be able to:
- Formulate solutions to problems by using analytical reasoning, which would include:
- Identifying a problem or argument
- Isolating facts related to the problem
- Differentiating facts from opinions or emotional responses
- Generating possible solutions to the problems
- Predicting consequences
Intra/Interpersonal Responsibility
On completion of their course of studies, successful students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, manage, and successfully complete projects within defined timelines.
- Collaborate effectively with others toward the accomplishment of common goals.
Quantitative Reasoning
On completion of their course of studies, successful students should be able to:
- Perform a variety of basic mathematical operations.
- Interpret and apply statistical information in various forms.
Information Literacy
On completion of their course of studies, successful students should be able to:
- Use current technology to access information.
- Evaluate the quality of information sources.